Design Engineering Co-op: DFMA & Product Improvement

Eaton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,544,000 - 74,390,000; Part time

Job summary

The Design Engineering Technician will support the Design Engineering Team in improving existing products and new designs at Eaton in Richmond, VA. This co-op role offers hands-on experience across mechanical and electrical design processes and DFMA collaboration.

You'll work with engineers to develop drawings, analyze root causes, and contribute to product improvements while learning CAD tools and the full product design lifecycle in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with Electrical or Mechanical Engineering major.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure successful completion of design drawings and design drawing updates.
• Assist Design Engineering Team with development of process and product improvement ideas based on feedback from customers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) process.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on implementation of product improvements.
• Investigate transformer test issues and provide root cause analysis documentation to facilitate resolution discussions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Design Engineering Technician will support the Design Engineering Team in improving existing products and new designs at Eaton in Richmond, VA. This co-op role offers hands-on experience across mechanical and electrical design processes and DFMA collaboration.

You'll work with engineers to develop drawings, analyze root causes, and contribute to product improvements while learning CAD tools and the full product design lifecycle in a manufacturing environment.